In Victorian times, certain flowers had specific meanings because the flower selection was limited and people used more symbols and gestures to communicate than words. But today, with so many flower choices, there are no rules – it’s the sentiment that gives that gift its meaning. Many people assign their own personal meaning 0 a flower of color that might remind them of a special person or a moment in their lives.
Alstroemeria..………………………………Aspiring LILY MEANINGS
Anemone…………………………………………Fragile Calla………………………………………………………….Regal
Aster………………………………………Contentment Day…………………………………………….…..Enthusiasm
Baby’s Breath………………………………Festivity Casablanca…………………………………….Celebration
Camellia………………………………..Graciousness Stargazers…………………………………………Ambition
Daffodil………………………………………….Chivalry
Daisy………………………………………….Innocence CARNATION COLOR MEANINGS
Gardenia……………………………………………….Joy Pink…………………………………………………..Gratitude
Ginger……………………………………………….Proud Red………………………………………………………….Flashy
Heather…………………………………………Solitude Stripped……………………………………….………Refusal
Hyacinth………………………………………Sincerity White…………………………………………Remembrance
Hydrangea……………………………Perseverance Yellow…………………………………………………Cheerful
Ivy…………………………………………………..Fidelity
Larkspur…………………………….Beautiful Spirit CHRYSANTHEMUN COLOR MEANINGS
Lilac…………………………………………….First Love Red………………………………………………………Sharing
Magnolia…………………………………………Dignity White………………………………………………………Truth
Nasturtium………………………………..Patriotism Yellow…………………………………….Secret Admirer
Orchid……………………………….Delicate Beauty Bronze……………………………………………Excitement
Poppy………………………………….……Consolation
Snapdragon……………………….Presumptuous TULIP COLOR MEANINGS
Static……………………………………………..Success Pink……………………………………………………….Caring
Sweetpea……………………………………..Shyness Red……………………………………Declaration of Love
Violet……………………………………….Faithfulness Yellow……………………………….Hopelessly in Love
Yarrow……………………………………Good Health White…………………………………………..Forgiveness
Amaryllis…………………………………….Dramatic Purple………………………………………………..Royalty
Apple Blossom……………………………..Promise
Azalea……………………………………….Abundance ROSE COLOR MEANINGS
Begonia………………………………Deep Thoughts Red……………………………………………Love, Passion
Cosmos………………………………………….Peaceful Light Pink………………………….…Grace, Gladness
Delphinium………………………………….Boldness Dark Pink………………………………….Thankfulness
Freesia……………………………….………….Spirited Yellow…………………………………….Joy, Friendship
Geranium…………………………………….Boldness White…………………………………Innocence, Purity
Gladiolus…………….….Strength of Character Coral…………………………………………….………Desire
Hibiscus…………………………….Delicate Beauty Lavender……………………………….…Enchantment
Holly…………………………..Domestic Happiness
Iris…………………………………………….Inspiration
Jasmine………………………Grace and Elegance
Lavender…………………………….………..Distrust
Lisianthus………………………………..…..Calming
Marigold………………………….Desire for Riches
Orange Blossom……………………………Fertility
Peony……………………………………………..Healing
Ranunculus……………………………………Radiant
Stephanotis………………………………Good Luck
Tuberose………………………………………Pleasure
Wisteria………………………………………Steadfast
Zinnia………………………….Thoughts of Friends